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FINALLY!!! Took delivery today!

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After a long wait and many anxious moments, I finally got the car. It is even more amazing than I remember it from my test drive. It looks so much better in my driveway than at the dealer.
I finally settled on Titanium silver and black leather interior with orange stitching. I had the wheels powder-coated a dark titanium color (I find the factory stealth finish a bit too dark for my taste) and orage calipers. The contrast calipers really make the car shine (so much for understated!). I don't regret my spec at all!
It took my cousin, who has a Scud, for a ride (and drive) and he could not believe how smooth and quick it was compared to his car. It feels so composed and well put together.
I can't wait for the weekend to drive it more.
I think that I'll sleep in it tonight.:D

(For some reason I'm not able to upload pics. Will do as soon as I can figure it out.):confused:
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Congrats. I hope that the weather is good for the 2-300 miles you'll put on it this weekend; once you start driving it, you waon't want to stop.
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That's the good thing about Houston... NO SNOW!!

Here we go. I think my files where too big. A few quick pics.

I can't seem to take this stupid grin of my face.:D


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Titanium silver, correct? Looks like a true super-car, to say the leasts! An envious congratz'! ;)
Looks the Biz. Like the colour.

Sleeping in it is totally understandable, especially if your from Mars! But I do think people from Venus will understand as they know it is a 'toy'.
Spot on MONCHU,really like the finish on the wheels,and the powder coating will wear alot better than the standard painted finish,i think i will get mine done for the spring also:cool:
Hey Moncho, when are you going to bring it round to my place? I just heard that mine gets delivered to my house on the 20th - would be interesting to talk with you about the delivery experience and Park Place's performance
Looks great, enjoy it. Mine will not be here till mid-June. Can't wait!
Congrats..enjoy ..she is a beauty. I have been confirmed as " build status " just yesterday..I suspect early March..I better get my pillow ready ;)
Looks great, enjoy it. Mine will not be here till mid-June. Can't wait!
The wait can drive you insane! The first months seem to go by fast, but I found the last few weeks unbearable.
Moncho,

Congrats, I really like the wheel and caliper combo. Enjoy!
Thats good looking. Congrats. For sure it looks good on the driveway :)
Moncho,
Do you miss your R8 at all?
My last sports car was an R8 5.2. Miss it? I can barely remember it...
Congrats Moncho!! I bow to your car's level of greatness. :) Well done!!
Moncho,

Congrats, I really like the wheel and caliper combo. Enjoy!
I've only had it for 24hrs, but don't think I'll miss the R8. Plus, I have no garage space for both. I had similar thoughts when I moved from the NSX to the R8... Never missed the NSX. I think the same will happen now. The 12C has everything you love about the R8, plus much, much more... Don't look back!!!
Moncho,
Do you miss your R8 at all?
I doubt anyone would miss an R8. I found the R8 to be mechanically good but without soul.
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